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Hummer H3For the Hummer driver who wants the rugged look and off road capabilities of the Hummer, but in a smaller size and with a more fuel economy friendly engine.
I saw this on another HUMMER forum and thought the long-timers here would appreciate knowing.
HUNNER was a great source of modifications and knowledge in the early production years of the H3 with his "HUNNER Edition" H3. Dave started off with a white 06 and then a white 08 Alpha.
*His "HUNNER Skids" saved many a rear shock mount and rear leaf spring mounts.
*His HUNNER shock nut trick prior to extended shock offerings by manufacturers.
*His knowledge and tinkering with the torsion bar adjustments also provided us with the 23.5" max.
*HUNNER extended bumpstops (progressive dampeners) lead to the aftermarket manufacturing of them.
*His steering rack reinforcement was the first such on the market making way for other companies to perfect it (Outfitter Designs and others).
*His custom tie rods also spurred others to modify them for strength and longevity.
I had several phone conversations with Dave when CBphoto reintroduced the HUMMER Skids" to a new generation of H3 wheelers. He was a generous, very knowledgeable and honest man who loved his family, sailing and modifying/wheeling his "HUNNER Edition" H3.
A quoted post from Dave "HUNNER" Hunter;
"All of the stuff I did was to improve reliability and function because I knew I was going to lots of remote places. The better the rig the more trouble you can get into? In 06 when I got my first H3 there was not much info out there or aftermarket parts. I like to think my early 60's life growing up on a large farm and watching the guys mod crappy farm equipment to not just fix it but make it better was my foundation for that mindset. I also thank my Dad for being involved. As I got older I got in on doing those repairs and learned some skills from very innovative men. Hmmm an H3 tractor:shifty: I went on to restore cars, convert street cars to road race cars and maintain those and Formula Fords and Atlantics for a race team and on and on. Most all of my mods can be done by anyone with a few tools and some imagination. They are just my opinion as I see it and may not be the best but will get you thinking. As some of you know I love this stuff!! I will be glad to share any details (well maybe not the clevis details on the BP tie rods) to help people that don't mind getting their hands dirty and want to build from there to increase the life of our now endangered species H3's.:thumbs: hmmm now what was I going to do next............."
Post form another forum;
"If you all are not aware Dave Hunter “Hunner” left this earth on March 20th, 2024
Here is his obituary, man he lived a full life! I encourage you to watch his tribute movie.
Just a few of the many mods HUNNER did to his H3s.
Here are a few of the mods
Cooper Tire STT 315 5 on Hutchinson double bead locks Mud/Rock Compound and muddin on Cooper Armour tech carcass 3ply sidewall 1 angled. Tough when aired down. Second Spare Tire on Beadlock
Winter tires and road trips Mounted on 5 Hutchinson bead locks Hybrid aggressive AT mild mud tread on Cooper Armour tech carcass 3ply sidewall 1 angled. Tough when aired down. Second Spare Tire on Hutchinson bead locks
Hunner Beadlock Wheel and Bolt Protector Rock Rings To protect Hutchinsons 6 5 spare Hutchinson bead lock rims (investment)
General Motors Spare OEM Aluminum Hummer rims 11 I think?
Power Tank Brand Tire Repair Kit #8131
Staun Tyre Deflators
Modifications - Audio - Apelco Marine Electronics VHF Radio carried only for use in my Yacht repair business. Not land to land.
Cobra WXST CB Radio and weather
Radio Shack* Mag Mount CB/weather Ant $40.00 Replaced with truck stop unit
Wilson cell booster and outside antenna
General Motors SiriusXM Receiver Active ONSTAR Service Active
Wix dry filter STP dry filter (still think the paper is the best)
SyKlone Pre-filter $200.00
Exide dual terminal deep cycle AGM AGM Deep Cycle #1 Exide dual terminal deep cycle AGM AGM Deep Cycle #2
Custom Battery Cables with Hydraulic Swedged Ends (no wimpy set screws) Hunner custom dual mounting mod
Jegs Battery Insulation and Tie Downs
Superchips Flashpaq Engine Tuner 2865 mostly used in tow mode
ScanGuage II Code Reader (very handy in the boonies read codes and to reset code) Computer Readout
Modifications - Exterior - approx. $3,618.76 and counting, counting a lot more now! 3M Non-Skid Tape on rock rails 3M blind spot mirrors, big round like in the mini-mart!
ARIES AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES, INC. OEM "style" Roof Cross Bars (have heard they were the manufacturer of the OEM by someone working there) You just have to install the letters for brand protection reasons? lol Mounted third cross bar One spare cross bar
Replaced my prototype 1/2" longer Hunner Frankenstops made from two OEM for Trail Duty 1/2" longer firmer bumpstop (springs) as GM calls them. Thanks Phil and Nugget
Extended adjustable Currie fabricators custom cut front anti-sway bar links.
Blitz Metal Can Mount Tray #1 Blitz Metal Can Mount Tray #2 Blitz 5 Gallon Metal Fuel Can
CQR Anchor Anchor for mud, sand no vehicle or trees to pull to. Bruce Anchor When one is not enough!
Custom Over Spare Rack large Paul Custom Over Spare Rack small CB
DefenderWorx Hummer Black Locking Fuel Door Highlighted Hummer letters
General Motors SunRoof Option Hitch Cover Black Mirrors Black door handles (swapped with dealer
General Motors OEM Roof Mounted Lights $370.00
Generic Lights Rectangle Backup Lights $35.00
HiLift Jack 60" Large Base Plate (you need this) paid for itself on the beach!
HUMMER/GM (OEM Part) Towing Hitch Rear-View Camera Luggage Carrier Cargo Tie Down Loops alot!
Grill textured black by Hunner
Magnalight.com GoLight Radioray 2051 #1 Wireless remote control Magnalight.com GoLight Radioray 2051 #2 Wireless remote control mounted on cowls
Putco dechromed textured black Side Marker Covers $59.90
Quik-Fist Clamp Shovel mount
RainX Wiper Blades and fluid
DeLorme Hocky puck GPS
Streets and Hwys Software upgrade 2011 Southwest Quads Software
DeLorme Topo USA PN-40 GPS Garmin GPS
RAM Mount Laptop Mount designed for H3 (guess how that happened) Toshiba 12 Inch Laptop With drive shock protection ipad II ipad pro 12.6 inch on pedestal mount
HUMMER/GM (OEM Part) 6 CD AM/FM Monsoon Radio Universal Garage Remote Heated Leather Seats ahhh Floor Mats - Front and Rear Premium All Weather rubber logo
Panavise Products, Inc. Mobile Accessory Mount For cell phone
Modifications - Security Night Owl NOCX5M Night Vision Scope For Zombies
Modifications - Suspension - approx not complete $973.15 and climbing Bilstein 5100 Front Shocks
Bilstein Rear shocks
Connex Bushing/Hunner modded for Steering Rack 100,00 miles combined two H3's
Replaced my 1/2 longer Hunner Frankenstops for Trail Duty 1/2 longer firmer bumpstop (springs) as GM calls them. Extended adjustable Currie fabricators custom cut front anti-sway bar links.
General Motors Steering Gear Bracket #2 added a second one in the middle.
HUMMER/GM (OEM Part) Upper a-arm Assembly 2 each spare
Torsion Bars at 23 1/2"
Hunner EXtreme design SS Flex Line for Short Steering Rack Line (should do both) $50.00
Hunner EXtreme Skids Front Hanger protector Hunner EXtreme Skids Rear Spring Rear Ubolt and lower Shock mount and bolt Protection
Innovative Motorsports RAD1 Inclinometer oh snap meter $89.00
Oklahoma Offroad Front Limit Straps $50.00 Custom length triple ply mounts bent in opposing direction to clear shock tower
Purple Cranium Half Spider $94.15
HUMMER/GM when upgrading to Alpha Cast Iron Front Diff Housing Included like on the 06 but 4:11 gear Rear Eaton Locker
Hood Handles (to hold louver on) $165.00
Rocky Road Outfitters Super Sliders Hunner mod, of course!
Rola Roof Rack Rack Fairing Rola Rack Extension Extra mounts for third cross rail.
Rustoleum Rubberized Undercoating In areas of welds
Scepter MWC (Military Water Container) Heavy gauge pvc/vinyl
Sears DC Impact Tool carried in tool bag
Husky jumper invertor/battery pack
Sears Roof Top Cargo Carrier Container
Shopsar.com (E & G Classic) Fender Flares and Flaps $425.56 Hunner modded for 315 tires. Fender Flares and Flaps set plus some extra pieces For modding Ridgedemon.com
Steelcraft Tail Light Guards $152.70 Steelcraft Brush Guard W/Winch Mount
Sylvania Silverstar Headlight Bulbs
US General Tool Lt.Wt. Racing Jack Carried in the H3
Warn ****** Block #1 Heavy Duty Warn ****** Block #2 Warn and 1 more for rigging reverse winching. Quick Connect Power Leads For rear winch. Warn Quick Connect Power Leads Pos and Neg For custom jumpers Warn Winch Mount Plate $133.09 Modded to fit rear receiver Wireless Remote $138.08 Warn Winch 9000ti Rear mounted for Expeditions Warn 9500 Powerplant front with added air tank I modded
Wolo Electric Horns $24.90
Modifications - Interior - approx incomplete $470.00 American Fire Extinguisher ABC B402 5lb Front American Fire Extinguisher ABC B402 5lb Rear
Brandmotion Seatback Backpaks Hummer Design 2 each $80.00
Custom First Aid Kit
DayStar Dash Organizer
Oh yea BulletProof Suspension Custom Tie rods (priceless) I got to enjoy working with them to design changes to fit H3. Probably more mods when I think of them. Including mods of mods!!
Knight Metal Works full underbody skid Tatton drive shaft and 4speed's adapter
Hunner was a great guy and a real Hummer enthusiast. He worked on solutions and mods for H3s when there was very little aftermarket support. I only got to offroad with Hunner once. Class guy.
I became aware of Hunner way......back in 2011 when I joined the (then multiple Hummer enthusiast forums). So, yes he offered a bevy of info to anyone looking for help. Sadly, personally never met him.
HUNNER - The H3 mod GODFATHER
